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way and explained that the County simply does not want additional trees planted in the right-of- <br /> way. <br /> Chairperson Stodola noted that there may be some impact to the roots upon construction. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau asked if there are additional trees on the property that could be <br /> preserved. <br /> City Planner Anderson replied that he does not believe that there are additional trees on the <br /> property that would meet the City definition of significant trees. He stated that much of the land <br /> within The COR has a number of smaller Siberian Elm trees, which is an invasive species, and <br /> therefore he would not put the same emphasis on preservation of those trees. He stated that a tree <br /> inventory will be done as part of the initial submittal and then the Board will have a better <br /> understanding of the mature trees that exist. He explained that the removal of invasive species is <br /> excluded from the calculations done for the tree preservation plan. <br /> Motion by Board Member Valentine and seconded by Board Member Hiatt to encourage the <br /> developer to preserve the existing stand of evergreen trees to the extent possible. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Stodola, Board Member Valentine, Hiatt, Anderson, <br /> Bernard, Covart, and Trossen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> 5.02: Consider Arbor Day Project(s) <br /> City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has yet to receive <br /> confirmation but noted that the necessary documentation was submitted to be recognized once <br /> again as a Tree City USA. He stated that this will be Ramsey's 26th consecutive year being <br /> recognized. He noted that one of the aspects of being a Tree City USA involves an observance of <br /> Arbor Day. He stated that when the City stopped hosting the Environmental Expo event,the Board <br /> expressed a desire to see a broader effort put toward observing and celebrating Arbor Day. He <br /> advised that there are a couple opportunities available to recognize and observe Arbor Day. He <br /> noted that the purpose of this case is to summarize the opportunities to the Board and gauge the <br /> interest of the Board in participating. <br /> Board Member Bernard stated that he likes both ideas, specifically mentioning the pollinator <br /> packet idea. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that there was a small-scale planting event along the Lake Itasca <br /> Trail as part of the Mayors for Monarchs program which included removal of invasive species, a <br /> prescribed burn, and will conclude with pollinator friendly plantings. <br /> Chairperson Stodola asked if both projects would be an option or whether a decision would have <br /> to be made. <br /> City Planner Anderson clarified that this would not be an either/or decision and advised that both <br /> projects could occur. He noted that he would also welcome additional activities. He advised that <br /> the City could obtain the packets at no cost to the City. He provided additional details on a previous <br /> planting event that took place two years ago. He noted that the event was scheduled on a night of <br /> Environmental Policy Board/February 26, 2018 <br /> Page3of7 <br />
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